The vibrant West Village community is grieving the heartbreaking death of 27-year-old Valerie Schoeck, who was struck and killed by a wrong-way driver Saturday morning in Greenwich Village.
According to authorities, the crash occurred shortly after 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Morton Street and Seventh Avenue South. Emergency crews quickly arrived on scene and transported Schoeck to Bellevue Hospital, but despite lifesaving efforts, she was pronounced dead.
Schoeck, originally from Cambridge, Massachusetts, had built a life in Manhattan and was looking forward to her upcoming wedding next year. Loved ones describe her as warm, compassionate, and full of life — someone who always went out of her way to make others feel valued and supported.
Friends and colleagues say Valerie’s positivity and kindness were felt everywhere she went, whether in her workplace or among her tight-knit circle in New York City. Her sudden loss has left family and friends devastated.
As investigators continue to piece together the circumstances surrounding the wrong-way crash, the community reflects on the lasting impact Valerie made during her short but meaningful life.
Her legacy will be remembered through the joy, love, and generosity she shared with those fortunate enough to know her.